How many renters in Pittsburg, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.9% (±5.7 points) of renting households in Pittsburg, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.9% (±5.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.4% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.1% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±1.7 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±2.2 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±2.9 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.4% (±4.9 points) | 47.4% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Pittsburg against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.9% (±5.7 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.4% (±4.9 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.1% (±3.7 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,404 (±$5,376) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,264 (±$58) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pittsburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Pittsburg ranks 6 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Pittsburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | — | 65.9% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Bay Point | 3.7 mi | 51.5% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Clayton | 5.6 mi | 73.5% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 6.1 mi | 63.6% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 6.5 mi | 59.3% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacheco | 9.6 mi | 39.6% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 10 mi | 39.8% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 11 mi | 53.3% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Hill | 11 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bay Point, CA (51.5%), Contra Costa Centre, CA (53.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Hill | 100.0% (±86.1 points) |
| 2 | Reliez Valley | 92.3% (±38.7 points) |
| 3 | Pinole | 76.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 | Discovery Bay | 75.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 5 | Clayton | 73.5% (±39.2 points) |
| 6 | Pittsburg | 65.9% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Antioch | 63.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 63.6% (±39.9 points) |
| 9 | Tara Hills | 61.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 10 | Alamo | 61.6% (±32.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Crockett | 60.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rollingwood | 60.4% (±25.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 46 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pittsburg
Are renters in Pittsburg rent-burdened?
65.9% of renting households in Pittsburg pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Pittsburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsburg, CA spends 39.1% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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